What’s the Difference Between Henry Hoover Models? (2025 Guide)

What’s the Difference Between Henry Hoover Models? Hetty, Pet, Xtra, XL & More (2025 Guide)

If you’re looking at buying a Henry Hoover, it’s easy to get confused by the huge range of models on the official site. Different names, sizes, colours, “extra” features, pet versions, allergy versions — but what do they all mean?

Here’s a simple breakdown of every Henry Hoover model available in September 2025, so you can pick the one that suits you best.

Which Henry Hoover Should I Buy?

  • Best for Pets: Henry Clean Air (HEPA filter + two AiroBrushes)... Better tools that the pet model (I think)
  • Best for Large Homes: Henry Home XL (extra-large capacity + hose extension)
  • Best Budget Option: Standard Henry (all-rounder, lowest price)
  • Best Eco-Friendly: Henry Eco (30% less energy use)
  • Best for Allergies: Henry Allergy (HEPA filter for dust/pets)
  • Best Wet & Dry: George (dry vacuum + carpet shampoo)

Do the Different Colours Matter?

One of the most common questions people ask: is there any difference between the colours?
If it just says Henry on his hat, then no — the suction, motor and tools are the same. The colour is purely cosmetic. What matters is what’s written after the name on the hat, because that tells you the exact model.

Model Main Features Best For
Henry (Standard) Classic model, 4 colours, standard tool kit Everyday home use
Hetty Same as Henry, with eyelashes (pink/yellow) Those who want a cuter look
James No cable rewind, 1.5kg lighter than Henry People who want the lightest corded model
Henry Xtra Slightly larger tub, includes AiroBrush + hard floor tool Homes with pets or mixed floors
Henry Pet Anti-odour filter, EcoBrush (smaller brush) Pet owners (small/medium homes)
Harry Same as Henry Pet, different name Pet owners
Henry Eco 200W less power, 30% energy saving, recycled packaging Eco-conscious households
Henry Home Full-size AiroBrush, hard floor tool, angled brush, long crevice tool Families, bigger cleaning jobs
Henry Cordless Battery-powered (30 min runtime), no extra tools Small homes, convenience
Henry Allergy HEPA filter, traps microscopic dust, light blue tub Allergy and asthma sufferers
Henry Clean Air HEPA filter, full-size + mini AiroBrush tools Pets + allergy sufferers
Henry XL Range Bigger tub + bags, longer cable, extra-long crevice tool Larger homes, commercial use
Henry XL Plus Basic XL, includes mini AiroBrush + hard floor tool Bigger homes on a budget
Henry Pet XL Anti-odour filter, full-size + mini AiroBrush, hard floor tool Pet owners with larger homes
Henry XL Xtra Same as Pet XL but without odour filter Big homes without pets
Henry Home XL All XL Xtra tools + angled brush + hose extension Large families, lots of stairs
Charles Wet & dry vacuum, no shampoo function Water spills, garages
George Wet & dry + carpet & upholstery shampooing Best all-round wet & dry option
Henry Wash Carpet & upholstery shampoo only (no dry use) Homes with existing vacuum but need shampooer

The Standard Henry

  • The classic Henry Hoover most people imagine.

  • Comes in four colours.

  • Includes hose, metal pipes, standard floor tool, and mini toolkit.

Every other Henry is based on this model, with size or tool changes added on.

Hetty

  • Exactly the same as Henry, but with eyelashes and a choice of pink or yellow.

James

  • Slightly bigger than Henry.

  • No cable rewind (the cable wraps manually).

  • 1.5 kg lighter than Henry, making it the lightest corded model.

Henry Xtra

  • Slightly bigger tub (3 litres more than standard Henry).

  • Comes with:

    • Hard floor tool

    • AiroBrush tool (a suction-powered spinning brush for pet hair and carpets).

Henry Pet

  • Same size as Henry Xtra.

  • Includes an anti-odour filter.

  • Comes with an EcoBrush (2/3 the size of a full AiroBrush).

  • Better for small homes, but not as practical as the full-size brush.

Harry

  • Identical to the Henry Pet.

  • Just a different name.

Henry Eco

  • Same size as standard Henry.

  • 200W less power (uses 30% less electricity).

  • Made with 80% recycled packaging.

  • Includes a small spinning brush tool.

Henry Home

  • Same size, power and motor as Henry.

  • Extra tools included:

    • Full-size AiroBrush

    • Hard floor tool

    • Multi-angle brush for shelves and tops

    • Extra-long bendy crevice tool

Henry Cordless

  • Same size as standard Henry.

  • Runs on battery power (around 30 minutes runtime).

  • No extra tools.

  • Handy for smaller homes, though suction is weaker than corded models.

Henry Allergy

  • Light blue tub.

  • Comes with a HEPA filter to trap microscopic dust.

  • Great for allergy or asthma sufferers.

  • Includes a hard floor tool.

Henry Clean Air

  • Same HEPA filter as Henry Allergy.

  • Includes a better toolkit with:

    • Standard tools

    • Full-size AiroBrush

    • Mini AiroBrush

  • Best choice if you need both pet hair pickup and allergy protection.

Henry XL Range

  • Extra-large tubs and bags (nearly double capacity).

  • Cable 2.5m longer than standard Henry.

  • Includes extra-long flexible crevice tool.

  • Same suction and motor as standard Henry.

  • Great for bigger homes or commercial cleaning.

Henry XL Plus

  • Basic XL model.

  • Includes a hard floor tool and mini AiroBrush.

Henry Pet XL

  • Anti-odour filter.

  • Includes:

    • Full-size AiroBrush

    • Mini AiroBrush

    • Hard floor tool

Henry XL Xtra

  • Same toolset as Pet XL but without the odour filter.

  • Ideal if you don’t have pets but want all the tools.

Henry Home XL

  • All tools from XL Xtra.

  • Plus:

    • Angled brush

    • Henry Hose Extension (lets you vacuum the stairs while Henry stays at the bottom).

Wet & Dry Vacuums

Charles

  • Cheapest wet & dry model.

  • Sucks up water and spillages.

  • No carpet shampoo function.

George

  • Full wet & dry vacuum.

  • Can shampoo carpets and upholstery.

  • Includes spray/extraction nozzles for both small and large areas.

  • Comes with full dry vacuum kit too.

Henry Wash

  • Dedicated carpet and upholstery shampoo cleaner.

  • Same motor as George, but no dry vacuuming function.

Final Thoughts

Choosing a Henry can feel like looking at a restaurant menu — lots of toppings and extras, but the base is always the same. Most Henrys share the same suction power and motor, but the extras (like brushes, filters, and bag size) make the difference.

If you just want a reliable, everyday vacuum, stick with the standard Henry. If you’ve got pets, look at the Pet or Clean Air versions. For bigger homes, the XL models are worth considering.

 

 

 

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